ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 301825
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| Date: | Saturday 4 November 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 417th (NF) Sqn USAAF |
| Registration: | ND139 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Advanced Landing Ground Y.6 Lyon - Bron airport, 16 miles east of Lyon -
 France
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Y.18 Le Vallon (Fr.) |
| Y.6 Lyon - Bron (Fr.) |
Beaufighter ND139: Took off for Search mission.04/11/1944
Forced Landing due to Engine Failure. Engine lost power over Lyon Bron Airport, port wheel failed to extend, belly landed. No fire, no injuries. Aircraft appeared salvageable. Damage Code:3 - Substantial
Crew:
Lt. (O-754508) Noel HOWARD (pilot) USAAF - Ok
Lt. (O-869596) Robert P. MANGONE (nav.) USAAF - Ok
S/Sgt. (US.16037379) John W. SCHMITT (crew chief) USAAF - Ok
Sources:
1.http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp
2.http://sudwall.superforum.fr/t5406-417th-nfs-at-le-vallon
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Oct-2023 18:54 | Nepa | Updated |
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